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How Millennials Should Manage Their 401(k) During the Bear Market

Rodney Brooks
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August 25, 2022

It can be scary to watch your 401(k) balance decline during a bear market. Most millennials still have 20 or more years until they reach retirement age, which is plenty of time for balances to recover. Nevertheless, the decisions millennials make now are likely to have a long-term impact on their retirement finances.

The important thing for millennials and other age groups is to avoid the panic that will often lead to bad financial decisions. Here's how millennials should manage a 401(k) during a stock market downturn:

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